Sony HDPS-L1 User manual

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HDD Photo Storage

HDPS-L1

Thank you for purchasing the HDD Photo Storage

HDPS-L1.

This document explains how to prepare your unit

for use. Before operating the unit, please read this

document thoroughly, and retain it for future

reference.

Operating Instructions

C 2006 Sony Corporation

Preparations .................

Copying Images to........

the Unit

Viewing Images ............

Managing Images .........

Setting Up the Unit .......

Connecting to ...............

a Computer

Additional Information...

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WARNING

Keep this unit away from children. If

any part of the unit is swallowed,

promptly see a doctor.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus

to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not

open the cabinet. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel only.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product's enclosure that

may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock

to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found

to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential

installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in

this manual could void your authority to

operate this equipment.

PRECAUTIONS

The nameplate is located on the rear panel

of the unit.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial number are

located on the rear panel of the drive

unit. Record the serial number in the

space provided below. Refer to these

numbers whenever you call upon your

Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. HDPS-L1

Serial No.

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NOTE

If you have any questions about this

product, you may call the telephone

number listed in “Technical Support”.

The telephone number below is not for

customer service but only for official

purpose.

Disclaimer

Sony corporation assumes no

responsibility for the loss of information

stored on the hard disk of this unit, or

information transferred to a memory card

with your computer.

It is highly recommended to regularly

back up the contents of the hard disk.

Sony Corporation does not accept any

liability for damage caused by data loss.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with

the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A

polarized plug has two blades with

one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or

the third prong are provided for your

safety. If the provided plug does not fit

into your outlet, consult an electrician

for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and

the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid injury

from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when

the apparatus has been damaged in any

way, such as power cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or

objects have fallen into the apparatus,

the apparatus has been exposed to rain

or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: HDPS-L1

Responsible Party:Sony Electronics

Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions.: (1) This

device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

S3125A

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Copyright

Copyright law prohibits unauthorized use

of any recorded audio/video for any other

purpose than personal enjoyment. Please

be warned that the “Memory Stick”

containing images and data protected by

copyright shall be strictly used within

copyright law.

Precautions

Usage and storage

• Only use the specified power cord.

• Never short-circuit any of the

connectors with a metallic object such

as a keyholder.

• Do not leave the unit in locations where

the temperature may rise above 60°C

(140°F), such as in direct sunlight.

• Protect the unit from water and

moisture.

• Use the unit on a flat level surface.

• Do not install this equipment in a

confined space such as a bookshelf or

similar unit.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

place objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, on the apparatus.

• Turn off the unit before carrying it.

• Do not touch the memory card while

copying.

Overheating

If the unit has become hotter than normal

during operation, turn off the unit,

disconnect the power cord, and then

contact a service center.

Condensation

If the unit is brought from a cold to a warm

location, or if the ambient temperature

suddenly rises, moisture may form on the

outer surface and on the interior of the

unit. Do not use the unit in such a

condition, as damage may occur. If

condensation has occurred, leave the unit

for about an hour before turning it on.

Hard disk

The hard disk has a high storage density,

and holds vast amount of images.

However, it can easily be damaged by

shock, vibration or dust, and should be

kept away from magnets. To avoid losing

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important data, observe the following

precautions.

• Do not apply a strong shock to the unit.

• Do not place the unit in a location

subject to mechanical vibrations or in an

unstable location.

• Do not place the unit on top of a hot

surface, such as a VCR or amplifier

(receiver).

• Do not use the unit in a place subject to

extreme changes in temperature

(temperature gradient less than 10°C/

hour).

• Do not move the unit with its power

cord connected.

• Do not disconnect the power cord while

the power is on.

• Do not move the unit for one minute

after you have unplugged the power

cord.

• Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the

hard disk by yourself, as this may result

in malfunction.

If the hard disk drive should malfunction,

you cannot recover lost data. The hard

disk drive is only a temporary storage

space.

It is highly recommended to regularly

back up the contents of the hard disk.

Sony Corporation does not accept any

liability for damage caused by data loss.

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Table of Contents

WARNING ........................................................................................................... 2

Precautions ........................................................................................................... 4

Ways to Enjoy Your HDD Photo Storage ............................................................ 8

Quick Guide to the Screens ................................................................ 10

Preparations

Unpacking ........................................................................................................... 12

Preparing the remote control ............................................................................ 13

Connecting to a TV ............................................................................................ 15

Turning on the Unit ............................................................................................ 17

Setting the Date and Time .................................................................................. 18

Copying Images to the Unit

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ........................................................... 20

Inserting a “Memory Stick” or SD Memory Card (SD)/

MultiMediaCard (MMC)/xD-Picture Card (xD) ............................................. 20

Inserting a CompactFlash (CF)/Microdrive ..................................................... 21

Copying Images from Memory Card ................................................................. 22

Viewing Images

Selecting Images by Date ................................................................................... 24

Specifying a shooting date to display in the Calendar screen .......................... 26

Selecting Images by Folder ................................................................................ 28

Selecting the folder by setting the date ............................................................ 30

Zooming Images ................................................................................................. 32

Rotating Images .................................................................................................. 33

Playing a Slide Show .......................................................................................... 35

Selecting multiple images or folders ................................................................ 36

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Managing Images

Registering Images to a Group ........................................................................... 37

Viewing images registered in a group .............................................................. 40

Setting a group number to select the group ...................................................... 41

Deleting Images or Folders ................................................................................. 43

Displaying Image or Folder Information ............................................................ 44

Sorting Images by Shooting Date ....................................................................... 45

Duplicating a Folder ........................................................................................... 46

Exporting Images or a Folder to a Memory Card ............................................... 47

Setting Up the Unit

How to Set Up the Unit ...................................................................................... 49

Setting List .......................................................................................................... 50

Connecting to a Computer

Preparing the Unit and Computer ....................................................................... 52

Copying Data to a Computer .............................................................................. 53

Using with Windows ........................................................................................ 53

Using with Macintosh ...................................................................................... 55

Data Storage Locations ....................................................................................... 56

Additional Information

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 58

Supported Memory Card Types ......................................................................... 61

Cleaning the Cabinet .......................................................................................... 62

Specifications ...................................................................................................... 63

Identifying Parts ................................................................................................. 64

Technical Support ............................................................................................... 66

Index ................................................................................................................... 67

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GroupA GroupB GroupC

You can export images stored in the

unit to a memory card to carry with

your mobile phone or video game, or

share with friends.

☛"Exporting Images or a Folder to

a Memory Card" (page 47)

Export images

You can group images by

theme, event, etc.

Even when removing images

from a group, original images

are not deleted.

☛"Registering Images to

a Group" (page 37)

Create your favorite image groups

Enjoying advanced features

Copy your images with a single press of a button

Several kinds of memory cards, such as "Memory Stick" or CF cards,

are available. For more information, see "Supported Memory Card

Types" (page 61).

☛"Copying Images to the Unit" (page 20)

Ways to Enjoy Your HDD Photo Storage

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If you have a TV (with component connection), high quality images

can be displayed. You can also enjoy images as a slide show.

☛"Viewing Images" (page 24)

☛"Playing a Slide Show" (page 35)

You can copy images to the computer for backup, printing,

etc. You can also copy images on your computer to the

unit to view on your TV.

☛"Connecting to a Computer" (page 52)

Connect to your computer

View images on your TV

Screen types

Quick Guide to the Screens

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To return to the previous screen, press .

Basic steps for using the screen

Select an image or item using

the buttons.

Home

Appears when power

is turned on

Folder

Shows folders containing

copied images

Calendar

Shows a monthly

calendar

Thumbnail 1/2

Folder 1/2

20051224.001

20051224.002

20051224.003

20060214.001

20060214.002

20051012.001

Folder 1/2

20051224.001

20051224.002

20051224.003

20060214.001

20060214.002

20051012.001

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Home

Calendar

Folder

Group

Settings

Home

Calendar

Folder

Group

Settings

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Press to confirm.

When selecting [Calendar]

To use various features, press . To return to the Home menu, press .

Menu

Shows the menu list

Full screen

Shows an image in full

size of the screen

Thumbnail

Shows the reduced

images as a list

Group

Shows the registered

groups list

Quick Guide to the Screens

To close the menu list, press again.

Group

002

003

004

005

006

001

Thumbnail 1/2 Thumbnail 1/2

Thumbnail 1/2

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HOME

MENU

Select

Group Add/Edit

Export

Delete

Information

Slide Show

Home

Calendar

Folder

Group

Settings

Home

Calendar

Folder

Group

Settings

HOME

MENU

Select

Group Add/Edit

Export

Duplicate

Date Sort

Delete

Information

Find Date

Slide Show

The currently available menu items pop up.

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Preparations

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items. Should anything be missing, contact

your dealer or service center in your area.

• HDD photo storage unit (1) • Remote control

(with CR2025 lithium battery) (1)

• Audio/video cable (1) • Component video cable (1)

• Power cord (1) • USB cable (1)

• Operating Instructions (this document) (1)

• Warranty card (1)

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Preparations

Preparing the remote control

Pull out the insulating sheet, as illustrated.

When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the unit.

To replace the battery

If remote control performance deteriorates, replace the battery with a new one.

Use the CR2025 lithium battery for the remote control.

1 Open the cover and remove the battery.

2 Insert a new CR2025 lithium battery.

When inserting a battery, make sure e of the battery is facing up.

3 Close the cover.

Insulating sheet

Pull out

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Notes

• Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

• Caution: To preserve our environment, dispose of used battery according to your local laws

or regulations.

• Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the

battery.

• Improper handling of battery may result in battery leakage or corrosion. Observe the

following:

– Do not attempt to charge the battery.

– If you do not intend to use the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the battery

to avoid possible damage from leakage and corrosion.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or any lighting apparatus.

Doing so may cause a malfunction.

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Preparations

Connecting to a TV

You can view stored images on a TV. If you have a TV with a component

connection, you can enjoy clearer images by using the supplied component

video cable.

1 Connect the unit to a TV using the supplied cable as illustrated.

2 Connect the power cord.

Connect the power cord to the AC IN connector of the unit, then connect

the other end to a wall outlet.

Note

Only use the supplied power cord; other power cords are not guaranteed.

TV (without component connection) TV (with component connection)

R L VIDEO

AUDIO

Ye l l o w

White

Red

Audio/video cable

(supplied)

IN

Rear of the unit

TV

Componen

t

video cable

(supplied)

Audio/video

cable (supplied)

R L VIDEO

AUDIO

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IN

White

Red

Rear of the unit

TV

AC IN

100-240V

Power cord

(supplied)

To wall outlet

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To connect to an external audio device

If the unit is connected to an external audio device, you can listen to music

through the audio device during a slide show.

Connect the audio cable (not supplied) to the Audio IN of the unit, then

connect the other end to the LINE OUT of your audio device. See also the

instruction manual supplied with the device.

White

Red

Audio cable

(not supplied)

To LINE OUT

of your audio device

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Preparations

Turning on the Unit

1 Switch the input selector of the TV.

2 Press the "/1 (power) switch of the unit or remote control.

The "/1 (power) switch of the unit lights up in green when the unit is

turned on.

When the unit turns on for the first time, the date and time setting display

will appear. To set the date and time, see step 3 (page 18) of “Setting the

Date and Time”.

To turn off the unit

Press the "/1 (power) switch of the unit or remote control.

If the menu on the screen does not work

See “To turn off the power by force” (page 59) of “Troubleshooting”.

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Setting the Date and Time

1 Select [Settings] in the Home menu using the M/m buttons, then

press .

The setting menu appears.

2 Select [Date and Time] using the M/m buttons, then press .

The Date and Time setting screen appears.

3 Select [Date and Time] using the M/m buttons, then press .

The setting screen to set [Year], [Month], [Day], [Hour], or [Minute]

appears.

Settings

Information

Slide Show

Video Out

Date and Time

2005.12.24 14:20

OK

Date and Time

Date FormatY / M / D

Date and Time

OK

Date and Time

Y M DY M D

// :

2005 12 24 14 20

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4 Select [Year], [Month], [Day], [Hour], or [Minute] using the

</,/M/m buttons, then press .

The / appears below the selected item.

5 Set [Year], [Month], [Day], [Hour], or [Minute] with / using

the </, and press buttons.

6 Press M.

The Selected item is fixed.

To move to the next or previous item, press </,.

7 Select [OK] using the M/m buttons, then press .

The top menu of date and time settings appears.

8 Select [OK] using the M/m buttons, then press .

After setting is completed, the setting menu appears.

To return to the previous screen

Press BACK.

When the HOME button is pressed, the Home menu appears.

Date and Time

OK

Date and Time

Y M DY M D

// :

2005 12

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24 14 20

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Copying Images to the Unit

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Inserting a “Memory Stick” or SD Memory Card (SD)/MultiMediaCard

(MMC)/xD-Picture Card (xD)

Open the front cover and insert the “Memory Stick” or SD/MMC/

xD as illustrated, until it clicks into place.

When using a “Memory Stick Micro” (“M2”) or miniSD with the unit, you

need to use the memory card with the M2 adaptor or SD adaptor

respectively (not supplied).

The “Memory Stick” or SD/MMC/xD access lamp lights up when

“Memory Stick” or SD/MMC/xD is detected.

Note

The unit has a slot that can take both standard size and Duo size. All the products with such

a slot as this are equipped with a system which automatically measures the size of an inserted

memory card. That’s why both standard-size “Memory Stick” and smaller “Memory Stick

Duo” can be used on the unit without any Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

To remove a “Memory Stick” or SD/MMC/xD

Push the “Memory Stick” or SD/MMC/xD all the way in, briefly

release it, and pull it out.

When you push the “Memory Stick” or SD/MMC/xD all the way in, it will

pop out slightly.

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SD Memory Card

MultiMediaCard

xD-Picture Card

With the labeled side up,

insert the “Memory Stick”

or SD/MMC/xD in the v

direction until it clicks.

“Memory Stick”

Open the front

cover.

“Memory Stick Duo”

Push in Release briefly and pull out

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